1. Forget about comparing it to a CR, it will never be one, the Honda is an MXer, the KX is an earth mover
2. Learn to embrace the differences, they are not bad, just different ( better in some aspects)
3. Tweak front suspension a bit like others have stated to help the front end to bite
4. Let the revs come way down to initialize the turn and get the bike to lean over, the kx will lug waaayyy down....alot of people rev this bike to go
fast, there is no need, its fast even when it doesnt sound it...
5. Man Up !! hit the weights and do some serious pushups and strengthen up so you are worthy of such a manly bike, riding this bike has allowed me to manhandle 250s and 450s like toys
i find this bike requires more adjusted input to turn, flick and to ride motocross style, but if you change your techniques to accomidate the bikes geometry and power traits you will find the K5 will carve the tightest ruts and berms with stability that not many other bikes can match